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If you are single and have a monthly income of less than $1,354 and resources less than $12,510 or a couple with monthly income of less than $1,822 and resources less that $25,010, you may qualify for Medicare's Low Income Subsidy.
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UPDATE: 7/1/2010: Because of the recent health reform legislation, Medicare Part D beneficiaries that hit the 'donut hole' (coverage gap) will be getting a $250 check.
No application or phone calls needed. COAAA continues to get calls from confused consumers.
If a senior gets a call from someone asking for information so they can get their $250 check -it is 100% A FRAUD!
Please call 614-645-7250 or 1-800-589-7277 for additional information. |
Email the Medicare Team!
Benefits. Prescriptions drugs. Coverage Gap. Navigating the Medicare System can be difficult, and COAAA has trained staff available to answer your questions.
Email or call today at 1-800-589-7277. Below you will find information on the Low-Income Subsidy and contacts to receive more information.
Low Income Subsidy
Medicare offers financial assistance for beneficiaries who are eligible for extra help to pay for the prescription drug benefit (Part D).
If you qualify and are approved for extra help and do not yet have Part D, you may choose and enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. Your coverage will begin the first day of the month following your enrollment.
To apply for extra help, please call The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, 1-800-589-7277.
There are also several agencies available and willing to assist you in determining if you may qualify and help you through the process. Please call:
- Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213
- The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), 1-800-686-1578
- Medicare, 1-800-Medicare (633-4227)
For individuals NOT yet eligible for Medicare, please visit the following sites
to explore assistance or discounts for prescription drugs: www.rxassist.org www.benefitscheckup.org , or www.ohiobestrx.org.
Additional Contacts
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Call Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-589-7277 or email
- Call 1-800-MEDICARE
- Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213
- Call Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program
at 1-800-686-1578
- Visit the Medicare website at www.medicare.gov
- Visit the Social Security Admin. website at www.socialsecurity.gov
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PASSPORT receives 99% approval rating
Consumers gave Ohio’s 12 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) a better than 99% approval rating on their management of the PASSPORT program throughout 2011. On January 30, the Ohio Department of Aging released data reporting results of its consumer satisfaction survey for the entire state.
Consumers rated their satisfaction through participation in programs offered by AAAs at over 99% statewide.
“We are passionate about providing information to individuals and family members and helping them navigate through a complex system of care when they need it most," said Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging Director Cindy Farson.
"Our employees work very hard to respond to the needs of frail people who rely on in-home services, like PASSPORT, to remain in their communities.”
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